TY  - CHAP
M1  - Book, Section
TI  - Chapter 96. Pelvic Ring Injuries and Extremity Trauma
A1  - Liew, A. S. L.
A2  - Hall, Jesse B.
A2  - Schmidt, Gregory A.
A2  - Wood, Lawrence D.H.
PY  - 2005
T2  - Principles of Critical Care, 3e
AB  - Hemorrhage  from  pelvic  injuries  is  underestimated  frequently,  leading  to  delayed  diagnosis  and  treatment.Pelvic  ring  injuries  frequently  are  associated  with  other  significant  injuries  resulting  in  major  morbidity  and  mortality.Management  of  pelvic  injuries  initially  requires  hemorrhage  control  and  volume  resuscitation.Temporary  external  fixation  is  a  key  element  in  the  initial  control  of  hemorrhage  from  pelvic  fractures.Extremity  fractures,  though  frequently  not  life  threatening,  require  accurate  diagnosis  and  appropriate  management  to  prevent  significant  morbidity.Complications  of  extremity  injuries,  such  as  compartment  syndrome  and  neurovascular  compromise,  can  best  be  avoided  by  a  high  index  of  suspicion,  careful  assessment,  and  institution  of  appropriate  preventive  measures.Knowledge  of  the  mechanism  of  injury  is  crucial  in  predicting  the  type  and  severity  of  extremity  injuries.  
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CY  - New York, NY
Y2  - 2023/05/30
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